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If you install them properly, joist hangers will keep your decks and floors strong as wood dries, twists, shrinks and ages. We'll show you a…
Make your weathered old deck look like new. We'll show you the whole refinishing process, with expert tips on how to handle tough spots and…
Make a gray, sagging wood fence look new again. With a few simple repairs, a thorough wash with a power washer, and a nourishing coat of oil…
If you're planning a project that requires lots of postholes, a power auger will speed up the process. But if you think it'll make digging holes…
Dig and pour your deck footings so they extend below the frost line. That way, they won't move, or heave, as the ground freezes and thaws…
Low voltage lighting is simple and safe to install on decks, patios or around the garden, even for beginners. Learn about lighting options and…
Build this simple seating/planter/arbor project to create a quiet, private space in your yard or on a deck. It provides shade and comfort as…
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Build a vine-covered pergola in your backyard to shade a stone patio or wood deck using wood beams and lattice set on precast, classical-style…
Motion detector lighting will calm your fears when it automatically lights up a dark garage, a dark sidewalk or even a dark area of your yard.…
Turn your patio or deck into a comfortable, protected outdoor room. This DIY-friendly design features exposed, natural wood beams and…
Prevent accidents and make your home safer by fixing these five common code violations—bad GFCIs, an improperly located smoke alarm, an…
Show off your gardening skills with this simple multi-level plant stand. It's easy to build from seven 8-ft.-long 1x2s.
Install a new, efficient patio door and stop drafts, save energy, eliminate leaks and restore smooth operation. We walk you through all the…
Running electric power to a garage or garden pond? Learn about code requirements and different options for depth of trench, conduit material,…
Various types of grit added to paint will make wood steps slip-resistant. Use special plastic grit and you’ll never see it, even as the paint…
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